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Dexamethasone 8 mg Injection 2 ml contains dexamethasone, which is used to treat severe allergic conditions, collagen diseases, pulmonary disorders, blood disorders, rheumatic diseases, skin diseases, gastrointestinal disorders, etc. This medicine belongs to the corticosteroid class, which works by inhibiting the production of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause inflammation. Thus, it helps reduce swelling, redness, and itching.

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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
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Drug-Drug Interactions

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Drug-Drug Interactions: Dexamethasone 8 mg Injection 2 ml may interact with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (e.g. aspirin), anticonvulsants (e.g. phenytoin), sedative-hypnotic medications (e.g. phenobarbital, primidone), antibiotics (e.g. rifampicin, rifabutin), anticancer (e.g. aminoglutethimide), anticoagulant (e.g. warfarin), antiretroviral drugs (e.g. ritonavir, darunavir), and medicines used to treat epilepsy, pain and manic depression (e.g. carbamazepine).

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.

Drug-Disease Interactions: If you ever had fungal infections, epilepsy, schizophrenia, amoebiasis, myasthenia gravis, peptic ulcer, osteoporosis, psychoses, eye infections, glaucoma, mental conditions, diabetes, TB, bacteraemia (viable bacteria in the bloodstream), joint, liver, kidney, or heart conditions and septic arthritis resulting from gonorrhoea or tuberculosis or have or had a recent vaccination inform your doctor before taking Dexamethasone 8 mg Injection 2 ml.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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How does the drug interact with Dexamethasone 8 mg Injection 2 ml 8 mg Injection 2 ml:
When Dexamethasone 8 mg Injection 2 ml is taken with Ranolazine, may significantly reduce the blood levels of Ranolazine.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Ranolazine and Dexamethasone 8 mg Injection 2 ml can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Dexamethasone 8 mg Injection 2 ml 8 mg Injection 2 ml:
When Regorafenib is taken with Dexamethasone 8 mg Injection 2 ml, may significantly reduce the blood levels of Regorafenib.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Regorafenib and Dexamethasone 8 mg Injection 2 ml can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Dexamethasone 8 mg Injection 2 ml 8 mg Injection 2 ml:
Co-administration of Desmopressin with Dexamethasone 8 mg Injection 2 ml may increase the risk of hyponatremia (low levels of salt in the blood).

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Dexamethasone 8 mg Injection 2 ml and Desmopressin can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by a doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like confusion, hallucination, seizure, changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle stiffness, tremors, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
DexamethasoneRilpivirine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Dexamethasone 8 mg Injection 2 ml 8 mg Injection 2 ml:
When Rilpivirine is taken with Dexamethasone 8 mg Injection 2 ml, may significantly reduce the blood levels of Rilpivirine.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Rilpivirine and Dexamethasone 8 mg Injection 2 ml can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Dexamethasone 8 mg Injection 2 ml 8 mg Injection 2 ml:
When Etanercept is used with Dexamethasone 8 mg Injection 2 ml, the likelihood or severity of infection may increase.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Etanercept and Dexamethasone 8 mg Injection 2 ml, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. However, If you develop fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscular pains, shortness of breath, blood in phlegm, weight loss, red or irritated skin, body sores, or discomfort or burning during urination, consult a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Dexamethasone 8 mg Injection 2 ml 8 mg Injection 2 ml:
Taking Dexamethasone 8 mg Injection 2 ml may reduce the blood levels of Axitinib, making the medication less effective in treating the condition.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction, Dexamethasone 8 mg Injection 2 ml can be taken with axitinib if prescribed by the doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
DexamethasoneToremifene
Severe
How does the drug interact with Dexamethasone 8 mg Injection 2 ml 8 mg Injection 2 ml:
When Toremifene is taken with Dexamethasone 8 mg Injection 2 ml, may reduce the effectiveness of Toremifene.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Dexamethasone 8 mg Injection 2 ml and Toremifene, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. Your doctor can recommend other options that won't cause any problems when taken together. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Dexamethasone 8 mg Injection 2 ml 8 mg Injection 2 ml:
Taking Cladribine with Dexamethasone 8 mg Injection 2 ml can increase the chances of serious infections.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Cladribine and Dexamethasone 8 mg Injection 2 ml, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. If you have any of these symptoms - infection, fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle aches, difficulty breathing, weight loss, pain, or burning while peeing - make sure to contact a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Dexamethasone 8 mg Injection 2 ml 8 mg Injection 2 ml:
Dexamethasone 8 mg Injection 2 ml and Ofloxacin co-administration can result in tendinitis (inflammation of the thick fibrous cords that connect muscle to bone) and tendon rupture.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ofloxacin with Dexamethasone 8 mg Injection 2 ml together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience Stiff joints or difficulty moving your joints, joint pains, Swelling, or skin discoloration, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Dexamethasone 8 mg Injection 2 ml 8 mg Injection 2 ml:
Taking Dexamethasone 8 mg Injection 2 ml may lower the blood levels of Sunitinib in some patients, making the medication less effective.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction, Dexamethasone 8 mg Injection 2 ml can be taken with Sunitinib if prescribed by the doctor. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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DEXAMETHASONE-8MGCaffeine containing foods/drinks
Moderate

Drug-Food Interactions

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DEXAMETHASONE-8MGCaffeine containing foods/drinks
Moderate
Common Foods to Avoid:
Cocoa, Coffee, Dark Chocolate, Energy Drinks With Caffeine, Green Tea, Kola Nut, Tea, Tiramisu

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Dexamethasone 8 mg Injection 2 ml with Caffeine may increase the side effects of Dexamethasone 8 mg Injection 2 ml. Avoid consuming caffeine while taking Dexamethasone 8 mg Injection 2 ml.

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